oh! for craft's sake

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Oh, For Crafts Sake! is a newly developed monthly podcast project hosted by the Craft Council of British Columbia, a charitable arts service organization located in Vancouver, Canada, as part of an institutional effort to have more conversations about contemporary craft as well as to highlight and promote work being done by craftspersons and organizations in BC.

Episodes

  1. 09/14/2021

    1x4: book club with bettina matzkuhn

    Jasmine and Alex sit down with artist Bettina Matzkuhn to discuss the book Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, which tells the story of Kira. Set in a dystopian future following the sudden death of her mother, Kira the weaver finds herself having to defend her life but is pardoned through her ability to weave and dye threads. Creativity, society, gender roles and kindess are some of the themes touched on during this episode.

    1x4: book club with bettina matzkuhn

  2. 05/17/2021

    1x3: twyla exner & sustainability in craft | carrie ross & crafted vancouver

    Artist Twyla Exner joins Alex & Jasmine to talk about her process, inspirations and how she incorporates sustainability in her practice. This May episode includes a feature of Crafted Vancouver – Carrie Ross, ED & founder tells us about this year’s festival and how it has shifted in the face of the challenges during the pandemic.

    1x3: twyla exner & sustainability in craft | carrie ross & crafted vancouver

  3. 04/24/2021

    1x2: lou-ann neel, ainslee beer: appropriation in craft

    Kwakwaka’wakw artist, curator and arts advocate Lou-ann Neel and policy manager Ainslee Beer join Jasmine & Alex to discuss appropriation and authenticity in craft.

    1x2: lou-ann neel, ainslee beer: appropriation in craft

  4. 03/12/2021

    1x1: lou lynn & advocacy for craft

    In the introductory episode, Alex and Jasmine discuss the history of CCBC and the advocacy work done today by the arts service organization. Invited guest and longtime CCBC member, Lou Lynn, joins Alex and Jasmine to discuss her experience as a member of the council, and the Saidye Bronfman Award, which was recently granted to the visual and glass artist.

    1x1: lou lynn & advocacy for craft
  • 4 Episodes

About

Oh, For Crafts Sake! is a newly developed monthly podcast project hosted by the Craft Council of British Columbia, a charitable arts service organization located in Vancouver, Canada, as part of an institutional effort to have more conversations about contemporary craft as well as to highlight and promote work being done by craftspersons and organizations in BC.

Information

  • Creator
    craftcouncilbc
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © craftcouncilbc
  • Show Website
    oh! for craft's sake